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denill
17th July 2012, 13:21
Be interesting to know what choices the wise KBers amongst us will make?
Crasherfromwayback
17th July 2012, 13:32
Go and kick sand in Biaggi's face.
denill
17th July 2012, 15:20
Hayden knows how to make some pretty quick laps on the POS.................

Mugello Test:
1. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory (YZR-M1) 1m 47.435s (Lap 30/40)
2. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 1m 47.549s (26/51)
3. Casey Stoner AUS Repsol Honda (RC213V) 1m 47.551s (47/47)
4. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Team (GP12) 1m 47.746s (52/54)
5. Cal Crutchlow GBR Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 1m 47.750s (28/50)
6. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 1m 47.775s (23/38)
7. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 1m 48.060s (50/50)
8. Hector Barbera ESP Pramac Racing (GP12) 1m 48.084s (24/25)
9. Alvaro Bautista ESP Honda Gresini (RC213V) 1m 48.530s (49/49)
10. Valentino Rossi ITA Ducati Team (GP12) 1m 48.565s (22/23)
11. Hector Barbera ESP Pramac Racing (GP12) 1m 49.148s (25/31)
12. Aleix Espargaro ESP Aspar (ART CRT) 1m 49.547s (24/47)
13. Yonny Hernandez COL Avintia (FTR-Kawasaki CRT) 1m 50.211s (63/70)
14. Randy De Puniet FRA Aspar (ART CRT) 1m 50.516s (41/44)
15. Michele Pirro ITA Honda Gresini (FTR-Honda CRT) 1m 50.934s (59/60)
16. Franco Battaini ITA Ducati Test Rider (GP12) 1m 51.273s (23/23)
17. Colin Edwards USA Forward Racing (Suter-BMW CRT) 1m 51.997s (28/33)
Crasherfromwayback
17th July 2012, 15:23
Hayden knows how to make some pretty quick laps on the POS.................



Yeah I don't think the current points table is a fair reflection on how he's been going compared to some of the others.
DidJit
17th July 2012, 15:30
Yeah I don't think the current points table is a fair reflection on how he's been going compared to some of the others.

... which is maybe why Crutchlow's talks have seemingly stalled?
denill
17th July 2012, 15:39
... which is maybe why Crutchlow's talks have seemingly stalled?

Yeah, good point.

Maybe the two votes for 'prototype' may not be so far off the mark then? :msn-wink:
Crasherfromwayback
17th July 2012, 15:41
... which is maybe why Crutchlow's talks have seemingly stalled?

Think his mouth may've got negotiations into neutral for him.
Drew
17th July 2012, 16:13
Think his mouth may've got negotiations into neutral for him.

How, no cunt can understand him when he's excited.
Cleve
17th July 2012, 16:29
Prototype since Rossi has talked to Audi big bosses, liked what they had to say and he prefers Hayden as his teammate
Mental Trousers
17th July 2012, 17:40
There's been a fair backlash from the Ducati loyal when they heard Nicky maybe given the shove. They love him cos he goes hard and doesn't bad mouth Ducati. The customer base kicking up a stink probably had more to do with than Crutchlow
Drew
17th July 2012, 18:19
I voted WSBK, but I think it was a mistake. I doubt he'd do very well there.
onearmedbandit
17th July 2012, 18:50
Lets not forget, it is well commented on that Hayden is Ducati's American passport.
yod
17th July 2012, 19:06
Where's the satellite option?
worm13
17th July 2012, 19:51
super bikes... look at marco,max and carlos who floundered a bit in gp but seem to be pretty exciting in superbikes why cant nicky join in the same way?
Drew
17th July 2012, 20:06
super bikes... look at marco,max and carlos who floundered a bit in gp but seem to be pretty exciting in superbikes why cant nicky join in the same way?

Because when Hayden gets to the ragged edge, he turns to shit. He is a smooth and calculating rider, he goes to pieces when the plan goes pear shaped.
Crasherfromwayback
17th July 2012, 22:02
Because when Hayden gets to the ragged edge, he turns to shit. He is a smooth and calculating rider, he goes to pieces when the plan goes pear shaped.

I think your memory is suffering mate.
gammaguy
17th July 2012, 23:06
lets not forget that MOTO GP is first and foremost a business

Nicky Hayden is a very nice guy,PR dream,never says much controversial or negative,and still often beats Valentino.

Also as has been stated is an American,which is a very big part of Ducati sales,being that the Japanese have targeted Asia,and in particular Indonesia(satu Hati anyone)

Ducati know they will only sell a handful of machines in south east asia and will need to push europe,japan and american markets,which coincidentally happen to be where their two current factory riders are from....

The teams are now merely a marketing machine,and where a rider is from is almost as important as lap times these days

Im picking if ducati cant win moto GP,they will send Mr Hayden to try and do the business in WSBK
denill
18th July 2012, 06:51
super bikes... look at marco,max and carlos who floundered a bit in gp but seem to be pretty exciting in superbikes why cant nicky join in the same way?

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2012/Jul/120717d.htm
onearmedbandit
18th July 2012, 09:49
The teams are now merely a marketing machine,and where a rider is from is almost as important as lap times these days



Yup I remember a number of years ago it was an open secret that Repsol (a Spanish company) demanded Honda have a Spanish (Pedrosa) rider in the Spanish-run series (being MotoGP).
denill
28th July 2012, 07:07
Oh no............. Could it be that I was wrong!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2012/Jul/120726a163.htm
denill
28th July 2012, 07:08
Now I read - I was.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2012/Jul/120726a163.htm
Berries
28th July 2012, 07:17
The rumour was correct - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motogp/19021884
Mental Trousers
28th July 2012, 12:28
Good. Hopefully Audi will fix the bike and he'll have his best year ever next season. Things are lining up that way.
Crasherfromwayback
28th July 2012, 13:30
Good. Hopefully Audi will fix the bike and he'll have his best year ever next season. Things are lining up that way.

I agree. Very underated racer.
Maido
28th July 2012, 14:21
I have a great story about Nicky Hayden when I went to the Philip Island GP in 09, too long to type but the crux is I briefly met him, he was pushed for time but was very accommodating. (I have the autograph pic to prove it).
Genuine nice bloke, he didn't have to stop but he did, this is the stuff he will be remembered for. He went from being one of my favs to my outright favourite.
denill
28th July 2012, 15:36
I have a great story about Nicky Hayden when I went to the Philip Island GP in 09, too long to type but the crux is I briefly met him, he was pushed for time but was very accommodating. (I have the autograph pic to prove it).
Genuine nice bloke, he didn't have to stop but he did, this is the stuff he will be remembered for. He went from being one of my favs to my outright favourite.

Yes, that is quite true.

My granson sent me a pic taken at KL with Nicky who was all smiles. Being cynical, I thought he was posing with a cardboard cutout - but he wasn't.
Trudes
28th July 2012, 21:08
Hopefully Ducati do something with the dog bike for next year, but still I am just happy that Nicky has a ride. :D
discodan
28th July 2012, 21:55
I have a great story about Nicky Hayden when I went to the Philip Island GP in 09, too long to type but the crux is I briefly met him, he was pushed for time but was very accommodating. (I have the autograph pic to prove it).
Genuine nice bloke, he didn't have to stop but he did, this is the stuff he will be remembered for. He went from being one of my favs to my outright favourite.

My neighbour said pretty much the same thing. Sounds like Nicky is just a genuine good guy. He always seems to be the under dog in GP but even the under dogs have god-like riding skills!
denill
29th July 2012, 08:12
My neighbour said pretty much the same thing. Sounds like Nicky is just a genuine good guy. He always seems to be the under dog in GP but even the under dogs have god-like riding skills!

Yeah, Brendon reckoned he was just awesome.
denill
29th July 2012, 08:16
Spies to BMW? Move over Max......

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2012/Jul/120728b.htm